Elevated Portion Of Metro Subway To Remain Shut Down For Repairs

Friday, February 9, 2018
Tyler Waldman, WBAL NewsRadio 1090

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After inspections during what was to be an emergency weekend-long shutdown of the Metro Subway, Maryland Transportation Administration officials determined the elevated portion of the subway will need to remain closed for several weeks.

The entire system will still remain closed through at least through Sunday for inspection and repairs. That's when MTA officials will announce when stations will reopen or if any other part of the system will need to remain closed besides the above-ground stretch from Owings Mills to West Cold Spring.

“Nothing is more important than the safety of our transit riders and employees,” MTA Administrator Kevin Quinn said in a statement. “Our actions today will help enhance the safety and reliability of our system for years to come. We ask our riders to plan ahead, take advantage of the bus alternatives at each station and allow extra travel time during this Metro SubwayLink closure.”

The impacted section was scheduled to be repaired for 10 weeks this summer, with trains moving on a single track during that time. However, MTA officials said a routine inspection this week determined the repairs needed to be made right away. While they can't say exactly how long the closure will be, they say the repairs will be quicker than the 10 weeks planned.

Affected travelers are asked to use Light Rail and bus services while repairs are underway.